Emergency Rail Operations Technician (CDL-A)

• Guaranteed 40 hours per week


• Overtime opportunities frequently available (average 60+ hours per week)


• Must be available for emergency callouts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays

• Starting wage of $26.00 per hour or higher, based on qualifications and experience


• Time-and-a-half pay for hours worked outside the standard Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM schedule


• Per diem provided during qualifying travel assignments


• Hotel accommodations covered when traveling


• Layover compensation available when applicable

Transportation & Equipment Logistics

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections on commercial vehicles, trailers, and equipment


• Transport equipment, materials, and machinery to project sites using CDL-A vehicles


• Inspect loads and verify securement prior to transport


• Review and verify permits associated with oversized or overweight loads

Field Operations

• Participate in daily job planning meetings and safety briefings


• Assist with equipment staging, loading, unloading, and site setup activities


• Support rail-related recovery operations, material transfers, and track construction or maintenance projects


• Secure equipment and materials following completion of assignments


• Assist with site cleanup and restoration efforts

Equipment Operation & Support

• Operate heavy equipment when qualified, including:
  
  
  
  • Excavators
  
  
  • Backhoes
  
  
  • Cranes
  
  
  • Dump trucks
  
  
  • Grapple trucks
  
  
  • Skid steers
  
  
  • Additional construction and specialty equipment
  
  
  
  


• Assist with crane setup, inspection, assembly, and teardown activities


• Support rigging operations utilizing chains, cables, slings, and winches


• Utilize hydraulic, electrical, welding, cutting, and hand tools as required

Maintenance & Safety

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  • Monitor equipment condition and operational readiness
  
  
  • Perform basic preventive maintenance and document completed work
  
  
  • Report mechanical concerns requiring advanced repairs
  
  
  • Replenish vehicles and equipment with necessary tools, parts, and supplies
  
  
  • Maintain organized workspaces, equipment, and vehicles
  
  
  • Follow all company safety procedures, operational standards, and regulatory requirements
  
  
  • Assist other departments and project teams as business needs require
  
  
  
  

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A)


• Safe driving history and ability to meet company driving standards


• Experience performing physically demanding work in construction, industrial, transportation, or similar environments


• Ability to successfully complete required training, certification programs, and qualification testing


• Willingness to respond to emergency callouts on a 24/7 basis

• Three or more years of heavy equipment operating experience


• Experience operating equipment such as excavators, backhoes, bulldozers, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, tractors, skid steers, or similar machinery


• Previous railroad, rail maintenance, track construction, or recovery operation experience is highly desirable